My thoughts;
• React, feel, interpret, but don’t think.
• Let your hand respond to what you see, bypass your brain.
• Learn how to sculpt what you see so that you can consciously choose what to leave out.
• Sculpture is volume, look for large shapes first.
• Be aware of negative and positive space.
• Control the viewer's eye by: reflecting light, negative/positive space, the flow of "lines" between elements.
• "Line" also applies to sculpture.
• Don’t draw. Sculpture has black, white and grey - black isn't always necessary.
• The surface should happen as a result of applying the clay, however you can create texture last.
• Don’t force a style on yourself, it will emerge.
• Learn when to stop.
• Look at the work of others.
• Use a mirror to see more objectively.
• Step away physically and emotionally to critique your work.
• While you are learning, have your work critiqued by someone who will tell you the truth.
• Cover your work, don’t look at your piece for week or more - if you are still satisfied, you are done.
• Sculpting is YOUR time! It's who you are, you need it and deserve it, so DO it!